Shipping Manager

The Shipping Manager is responsible for coordinating all packaging and shipment activities for the site. This includes outgoing shipping activity; scheduling; coordinating freight forwarders, LTL, Truckload and parcel; export documentation; coordination of Haz-Mat/DG shipments; and maintaining packaging and supplies availability to support all product and general shipping requirements. Key Areas of Responsibility: • Manages the Shipping Team’s workload, priorities, performance, training and development • Prepares quarterly employee appraisals and evaluates daily performance. May include coaching and counseling of an employee and providing constructive feedback and recognition to the team as appropriate • Leads employee interview and selection process with cross-functional support • Collaborates with Export Compliance function to develop and implement effective shipping policies which maintain regulatory compliance • Facilitates cross training with Receiving and Materials staff to ensure adequate Shipping capacity to meet peak demand • Addresses shipping defects by determining root cause, and implementing effective corrective actions – involving other functional areas as required • Monitors and continuously improves performance of Key shipping metrics (OTD, accuracy, damage) • Takes ownership of department documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy • Ensures team is trained on and consistently follows all company policies and procedures • Promotes, trains, and facilitates Lean Manufacturing methodologies (5S, Kaizen, visual management, etc.). • Coordinates with Operations peers to optimize material flow throughout facility by evaluating Value Streams and implementing layout/process improvements. • Monitors performance of team vs. company/departmental goals; taking appropriate actions as necessary. • Ensures proper transaction of material within the company business system (ERP). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Bachelor's degree and/or 5 years of management experience in shipping and/or inventory control. • Proficient with various Microsoft Office Applications. Demonstrated ability to use a Business system (MRP) to complete shipping transactions. • Lean Manufacturing (or Six Sigma) experience. • Ability to read and follow procedures, SNC BOM (Bill of Material) and traveler sheets, and basic working Knowledge of ESD (Electrostatic Discharge). • Operation of powered forklift and electric pallet jack equipment, when needed. • Haz-Mat Training